Archive · 15 Jan 2026
India Seeks 80% Local Rafale Production
India is in talks with France to build 80% of 114 Rafale fighter jets in India.
They want to set up a place in India to fix and maintain the planes, which would help India become less dependent on foreign support.
The price of the deal is being discussed, and it includes a 4% increase in prices every year because of inflation.
The Indian Air Force has been asking for these planes for a long time because they are good at meeting the current needs of the force.
The Rafale jets have a high serviceability rate of 90%, which is better than other fighter jets.
India also hopes to use these facilities to export parts and services to other countries in the region.
India aims to build 80% of 114 Rafale fighter jets locally.
Negotiations with France to maximize localization and set up an MRO facility in India.
Cost negotiations ongoing, considering a 4% annual inflation rate.
Rafale jets have a serviceability rate of around 90%.
Indian Air Force has been advocating for the acquisition of 114 Rafale jets to address squadron shortages.
- Who
- Indian government and French officials
- What
- Negotiations for localization of Rafale fighter jets
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- India
- Why
- To maximize local content, serviceability, and reduce dependence on overseas support
- Country
- India
- Fighter Jet
- Rafale
- Localization Percentage
- 80%
- MRO Facility
- Proposed in India
- Inflation Rate Considered
- 4% per annum
- Serviceability
- 90%
- Number of Aircraft
- 114
- Manufacturer
- Dassault Aviation
Sources
Rafale To Go Desi? 80% of Fighter Jets to Be Built in India, New Delhi Pushes Localisation: Sources
Around 80% Of 114 Rafale Jets To Be Built In India: Report
Rafale fighter jet deal: Around 80% of 114 aircraft may be built in India as talks focus on localisation
